Argumentative Vocabulary Post-test

Argumentative text is - 

• a text with the purpose of changing the readers point of view

• a text with the purpose of entertaining the reader

• a text with the purpose of evoking feelings from the reader

• a text with the purpose of informing the reader

The group a message is meant for is an -  (a)  

• Bandwagon appeal
• Stereotyping
• Audience

A reason  is - 

• Facts that support your a reason

• a statements that is used to justify or explain the claim

• a statement that goes against your argument

• emotional appeals used to convince the audience

A counterargument is when - 

• words describe something as larger or greater than it really is

• words are used to stir the readers feelings

• there is an opinion that goes against your claim

• a little story is used to cause strong reactions

Please match these rhetorical devices to their definitions.

• Pathos

• uses a well-known person as evidence to persuade an audience

• Ethos

• use emotions as evidence to persuade an audience

• Logos

• uses data and facts as evidence to persuade an audience

A rhetorical question is - 

• a question used to make a point but doesn’t need an answer

• a question to prove something wrong

• a question to prove a conclusion that is the premise of the argument

What is the point the author wants to make, or author’s position, opinion on an issue?  (a)  

• Reason
• Tone
• Claim
• Evidence

What supports the claim with facts, statistics, emotional appeals, or expert opinions? (a)  

• Evidence
• Counterargument
• Reasons
• Tone

When the subject is relating to the reader to create a personal connection?

• Stereotyping

• Counterargument

• Direct Address

The author's position is when - 

• the author is for or against something

• the author is offering a rebuttal to a counterargument

• the author is using circular reasoning

• the author is defining stereotyping